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TMV water investigations continue
Wednesday 4 July 2018 | Published in Local
The decommissioning of the old water ring main continues this week, following last month’s announcement that the new ring main has gone “live”.
Busy hands create gourmet delight
Tuesday 3 July 2018 | Published in Local
It was all hands to the pumps at the Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute kitchen yesterday as the visiting chefs, ably assisted by locals, staff and students, began creating a gourmet delight for a special event at Te Vara Nui last night.
New landing system now all complete
Tuesday 3 July 2018 | Published in Local
Airport Authority chief executive Joe Ngamata says he is very pleased that the work on Rarotonga International Airport’s new $2million instrument landing system has now been completed.
Visiting officials look into needs of fire services
Wednesday 27 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Two officers from Fire and Emergency New Zealand were in Rarotonga last week to look into “areas of concern” that could boost the delivery of fire-fighting services on the island.
Brigade march helps Te Vaerua
Wednesday 27 June 2018 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Girls’ Brigade gave a cheque for $1410 to Te Vaerua Community Rehabilitation Services yesterday, after raising the money earlier this month through a route march from the Cook Islands Christian Church in Avarua to the Nikao CICC grounds.
OSH reform project gets underway
Wednesday 27 June 2018 | Published in Local
A project to reform occupational safety and health (OSH) standards in the Cook Islands is underway.
Appeal for stricken store owner
Tuesday 26 June 2018 | Published in Local
An appeal has been started to raise money for Friendly Mart owner Doreen Boggs, her staff, and their families after the iconic Arorangi store was destroyed by fire on June 14.
Time to explore Cook Islands cuisine
Monday 25 June 2018 | Published in Local
For decades tourists have been attracted to places because of their natural beauty – beaches, mountains, deserts, thermal activity and so on.
Café focuses on fresh local foods
Saturday 23 June 2018 | Published in Local
Last week at the market I checked out Kai & Co, a recently opened café located near the playground and opposite the SPCA.
National projects 'of concern'
Saturday 23 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Only about 17.5 per cent of the country’s infrastructure projects are considered to be in a “safe” (green) zone, while the remaining are “of concern,” according to a Cook Islands Investment Corporation graphic showing the current state of infrastructure work.
Rocket launched into a new home
Thursday 21 June 2018 | Published in Local
The story in CINews on Tuesday about a dog called Rocket who was urgently in need of a home, has had a happy ending.
Vaka Pride judges visit historical sites
Thursday 21 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Vaka Pride committee visited two of Rarotonga’s most historical sites while judging the round nine competition this week.
New landing system almost ready
Wednesday 20 June 2018 | Published in Local
Everything is proceeding on schedule for Rarotonga International Airport’s new $2million instrument landing system, which has almost finished being installed and is currently set to be tested on June 27.
Diving course brings diverse benefits
Wednesday 20 June 2018 | Published in Local
Two more candidates have just passed the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) instructor examination in Rarotonga, conducted by course director Stephen Lyon, owner of Pacific Divers in Muri.
'Rocket' in need of a loving new home
Tuesday 19 June 2018 | Published in Local
Island residents Huw and Sheryl John are looking for a home for a dog they have named “Rocket” which turned up at their Arorangi home a couple of weeks ago.
Fire wrecks iconic store in Arorangi
Monday 18 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The iconic Friendly Mart Store in Arorangi was destroyed by fire on Thursday night.
Don't miss these locally-made goodies
Friday 15 June 2018 | Published in Local
On my weekly visit to the Punanga Nui Market last Saturday, I visited a stall near the playground, which was full of beautiful locally-made items.
Law change puts entry refusal in hands of immigration officers
Wednesday 13 June 2018 | Published in Local
The authority for immigration officers to refuse visitors entry into the country, as happened in the case of a motorcycle gang member on May 29, was made possible by parliament legislating in December last year an amendment to Section 9 of the Cook Islands Entry Residence and Departure Act (ERD) 1971/1972.
Organisers thankful for concert success
Tuesday 12 June 2018 | Published in Local
The Creative Centre hosted its third and arguably its best “Beats of Betela” concert beside the lagoon at Arorangi last Monday.
ANZ launches mobile banking app
Monday 11 June 2018 | Published in Local
ANZ has announced the launch of the first mobile banking app in the Pacific, giving customers using iPhones, iPads and Android phones more flexibility to manage their money on the go.
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